10 stories tagged delay on EV Digest.
The much-anticipated reveal of Tesla's next-generation Roadster has been postponed once more, with CEO Elon Musk citing weather conditions as the reason for the latest two-week delay. Meanwhile, Volvo is celebrating a significant achievement in its autonomous driving technology development, indicating progress in the broader self-driving vehicle space.
Fans eagerly awaiting a glimpse of the next-generation Tesla Roadster will have to wait a bit longer, as the highly anticipated reveal event has been rescheduled. Originally slated for October 1st, severe weather forecasts in Texas have prompted Tesla to postpone the demonstration by two weeks. The event is now planned for October 15th, with no changes announced regarding the vehicle's pricing, specifications, or production timeline.
Tesla has announced a two-week delay for the highly anticipated reveal event of its next-generation Roadster. Citing unfavorable weather conditions, the company decided to reschedule the presentation. This pushes back the public debut of the electric supercar, which has been in development for several years.
Tesla has once again delayed a highly anticipated demonstration of its next-generation Roadster, originally scheduled for early October. The company cited severe weather conditions expected in central Texas as the reason for rescheduling the event to October 15th, adding another chapter to the long-running development saga of the high-performance EV.
Volkswagen has once again postponed the North American release of its highly anticipated ID. Buzz electric van, with the latest update indicating it will now arrive as a 2028 model. This marks another delay for the nostalgic BEV, which continues to face challenges in reaching the U.S. market.
Stellantis's highly anticipated extended-range electric vehicles, the Jeep Grand Wagoneer REEV and Ram 1500 REV, are facing yet another setback in their launch timelines. These EREVs, designed to offer all-electric driving with a gasoline generator for extended range, will now arrive later than initially projected, impacting consumers eager for these new electrified options.
Lucid Group has announced a delay for its highly anticipated Gravity SUV, pushing its market debut to early 2027. This decision follows a substantial $1 billion loss in the second quarter, prompting the luxury EV maker to implement cost-saving measures and adjust its production strategy.
Alfa Romeo's next-generation Stelvio, which will include a fully electric variant based on the STLA Large platform, has reportedly been delayed until 2028. This extended timeline means the current gasoline-powered Stelvio will remain on sale for several more years as the brand works on its EV transition. The delay underscores the challenges automakers face in bringing new electric models to market while managing existing product cycles.
Subaru has pushed back the launch of its highly anticipated Getaway three-row electric SUV, initially expected in late 2026, by at least a year. This delay reportedly mirrors similar production setbacks experienced by its development partner, Toyota, for their own upcoming three-row EV model. The Getaway is poised to be Subaru's most powerful vehicle to date.
Toyota has announced a delay for its planned Highlander EV, originally slated for release by late 2024. The postponement comes as the automaker observes sustained high demand for the conventional gasoline-powered Highlander, influencing its EV rollout strategy. A new timeline for the electric version's debut has not yet been specified.
